New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer 🌑☀️♋️

Eclipse season is here! It starts tomorrow (July 12th 2018) with a Solar Eclipse in Cancer! An eclipse happens astrologically when the Sun and Moon are within 18 degrees of the Moon's Nodes. This one is 15 degrees away from the Nodes. It's a pretty partial eclipse, yet surrounded by intensity. This Eclipse is basically the forerunner to the Solar Eclipse next month. 

A Solar Eclipse happens during the New Moon. This Solar Eclipse is happening when the Sun and Moon are in Cancer. The North Node which plays a big part in the Eclipse is actually in Leo. We're dealing with a mixture of signs at this time. The most intense part of this Solar Eclipse comes from the fact that Pluto is EXACTLY opposed to the Sun and Moon. 

Solar Eclipses are times that usher in new energy that we need in our lives. They can have some long lasting effects. With another Solar Eclipse next month though, whatever new phase we're entering is just starting to get the ball rolling for what's to come. 

~The North Node in Leo ~

With this Solar Eclipse and the one next month we are really needing to get the lesson of the North Node in Leo. It's lesson is all about stepping into our true authentic selves, shining our inner light, and following our hearts. Of course we also need to balance that with the South Node in Aquarius. Mars retrograde is even conjunct the South Node right now. With the South Node in Aquarius we need to be able to share our authentic selves with others. We must find balance in relation to others once we get aligned more with who we are. 

Last August we had a Solar Eclipse conjunct the North Node in Leo, really getting this energy going. Think back to that time and how you were feeling. Did it lead to any changes about you stepping into your true self? How can you grow even further with that at this time? Have you been slacking in your authenticity at all? Also you can think back to the beginning of the year when we had Eclipses. How we shared ourselves with others was highlighted. Think back to these times and to what you were learning because we are not done with these themes yet! We are further expanding on them. 

I can't stress enough how important authenticity is at this time. I've been throwing that word around in posts for awhile now. The world is waiting for the real you though! If you already are pretty authentic how can you share that even more? This is part of the collective purpose right now. The world is needing people to be the light, to be heart centered and to be authentic. Leo has a lot to do with creativity as well. So sharing creativity is quite important at this time as well. 

~Sun and Moon in Cancer ~

With the Sun and Moon in Cancer there's a bit of a different energy combined with the North Node in Leo. It is a particularly emotional energy. This is really shedding a light on your feelings. Are you being authentic to them? Ask yourself what you truly feel. This can be a super emotional time as we navigate through what our real feelings are. That's where this month is helping us before next month. This month we're having feelings come up and as the layers of feelings emerge figuring out what we truly feel about things. We are hermit crabs going into our shells to process our emotions, look at the past perhaps, do some crying. Then, next month when we are more in tune with our authentic emotions that we have had to deal with we can start to get the ball rolling to have our outward lives reflect what's authentic for us. Basically where the fresh start lies this Solar Eclipse is a fresh start in emotional authenticity with yourself. 

With the Sun and Moon in Cancer I will say that stuff around family could come up for some. Also security. It's interesting to see how family and your sense of security play into the other energy. How do those things affect you being your authentic self? 

~Opposition to Pluto~

The Sun and Moon will be exactly opposing Pluto during the Solar Eclipse. This is intense! With the Mars retrograde (and soon Mercury retrograde) this is a time of reflection, with the Solar Eclipse itself there are fresh starts to be had, and with the Pluto opposition its also a time of endings or metamorphosis! Oh boy what a combo! With the Pluto opposition it's important to see if there are any structures in your life that are not supporting the way you'd like it to look. What structures aren't supporting you emotionally? What structures aren't supporting your authentic self? Pluto is coming in and making us realize what is longer serving us or what needs to undergo a total transformation. The more you are self aware and are taking a good look at your life the more you can be empowered by this transformation. This is an aspect that can cause cataclysmic events, so that we get our lives on the track they are supposed to be on. The more you are aware, the less harsh this can be. 

~What a time this is! It is a season of Retrogrades and a season of Eclipses. With the Retrogrades we are having some serious contemplation and reviewing time. The Eclipse season is a very fated karmic time that gets us in line with the path we are meant to be on. This is quite a summer to say the least. I will say that even with so much going on, you may feel that not too much looks different on the outside. On the inside though there is so much shifting and changing! After summer we may see more changes in our outer worlds. Once September and fall start rolling around we may not even be the same people.  Wishing you the best during these times of serious reflection, fresh starts on a soul level, navigating through feelings, stepping further into your authentic self and life and ending or transforming that which needs it. ~

Full Moon in Capricorn: Cut the Crap and Get Serious!

Today (June 27th 2018), there is a Full Moon in Capricorn! Full Moon's are made up of the Sun and Moon opposing. This means we always deal with two signs; an axis of energy. This Full Moon we have the Moon in Capricorn and therefore the Sun in Cancer. The Cancer-Capricorn axis is the focus! Saturn is also conjunct the Moon, adding some serious intense energy. 

Full Moon's are the culmination of the Moon cycle. Once the Moon peaks and it starts waning again, we release things and feelings that aren't serving us. At the time of the Full Moon it's important to see what has come to a head and what we should release. With the Moon in Capricorn we need to release structures in our lives that aren't serving us. Things that aren't helping us build the lives we would like. With Saturn next to it, the energy is just even stronger. It's a tough energy that is pushing you to cut the crap and take a serious look at your life. It's like a nagging gym coach or something like that. With the Cancer Sun we may be feeling more emotional and wanting to hide in our hermit crab shells from this energy. Cancer is like the nurturing mother we want to run to for hugs and cookies, but we're being forced to deal with the Capricorn father in a harsh mood that wants us to grow up and get serious. What an interesting mix of energies! 

Saturn next to the Moon can also make us feel restricted or fearful. Well the restricted part makes extra sense when you realize that Mars went retrograde yesterday. We are going to have to be patient as it is. As far as that goes try to let those feelings go and just let the things you can't change right now be. Perhaps some of your thoughts and feelings are restricting you and that's what you need to let go of! While there isn't much you can move forward with, you can decide what it is you want, what's right for you and what is wasting your time. Any fear you may be feeling with Saturn's involvement should definitely be something you release. Fear never did anybody any good.

With the Cancer and Capricorn axis issues of security always arise as well. Are you holding on to an emotional security blanket that you should let go of? Are you holding on to something for material security? It's a good time to really think about security and that the only true security comes from within. Our feelings are susceptible to hurt as with the greatest pleasure can come the greatest suffering. Everything material is impermanent. When you have greater security within yourself though, you won't feel the need to cling as much materially and can have greater appreciation for emotional experiences. 

Mars Retrograde !!!! ♒️♑️

Big news in the Astrology world: Mars has turned retrograde! Mars goes retrograde the least often out of all the planets, so this is not something we get to see too often. It stationed retrograde today (June 26th) in Aquarius. It will be retrograde till the end of August, so basically we have two months of Mars retrograde! 

Mercury, Venus and Mars retrogrades all affect us pretty personally, so they're important to take into account. When the outer planets retrograde we don't feel it as much. This Mars retrograde is spent mostly in Aquarius, but in August it does go back into Capricorn for awhile. While it is only retrograde for 2 months, it will need time to catch up to where it was before it went retrograde. This is known as a 'shadow period'. The energy will start moving forward at the very end of August, but it won't be full swing again till early October. 

Mars rules our drives and  the masculine/yang energy that is outward and driven. It rules our energy in a physical sense, our passion, our tempers and even our sex drive. When Mars goes retrograde the energy turns inwards. We have less drive to start new things. We could even sometimes feel like we have less physical energy. I wouldn't expect to be doing tons of new things/projects or get lots of work done this summer. It's a summer to go within. Especially mid July as the energy will slow down lots more with a Mercury Retrograde happening during the Mars Retrograde! That should be interesting! It's time to focus most of our energy inwards on our inner selves. It's a good summer to not be too hard on yourself. Enjoy. Do what you have to do, but other than that make it like those summers when you were a kid and you didn't have to focus on getting anything done, you just got 'to be'. That being said this isn't necessarily a time to take a vacation from your problems. You will have to take a look at them instead. 

Retrogrades always turn us inwards and a little backwards. Things from the past could come up/ you may have unfinished business to deal with. The fact that Mars will be near the South Node and will conjunct it, further illustrates this point. Dealing with past karma will be something we have to do. This retrograde coincides with Eclipse season as well, which I will talk about at a later date. 

With Mars retrograde, our tempers may not be as outwardly strong. Anger and all that type of emotion is still there and people will feel it just as much as usual. With Mars retrograde though, it doesn't have the ease of release that it usually does. Some people may not have energy to get outwardly mad. Others could be quite frustrated because they feel they can't really get the angry feelings out of their system properly. It's important during this time that we reflect on these feelings of anger and where they're coming from. Yet, we don't want to keep them buried within us. More coping mechanisms are needed at this time. Journaling your feelings, walking/running, going out in nature, any type of physical activity etc. is recommended to help you deal with your feelings. 

Mars is also our sex drive, so we may be reflecting on our sex lives and sex in general. Contemplating whether our passion is satisfied and whether our sex lives are healthy and that we are channeling sexual energy in a good way. Since Mars is in Aquarius we may collectively reflect on how some sexual norms may not be serving us. 

Let's talk about Mars retrograde in Aquarius specifically. Mars will be in Aquarius for most of the retrograde. This is a very humanitarian sign that focuses on equality, the brother/sisterhood of the world and freedom. On a non-personal aka collective level this is a great time to reflect on humanity and society and where it's going. To reflect and see how we can treat others more equally. To think about the global family. Aquarius isn't about individual people and it's not about nations; it's about everyone! Yet, as nations and as individuals we can reflect on our role within the global family and as  members of the human race. This can also extend to thinking about the environment and all that as well. Aquarius is the sign that has to do with all the causes: helping the planet, the animals, the poor, the children, the oppressed, women's issues, people of color, the LGBTQ community etc. Aquarius wants to save it all and make the world a better place. It's about equality and freedom as well. On a lesser note Aquarius has to do with technology. Everyone could be reflecting on the role of that in our world as well. 

On a more personal level Mars in Aquarius makes us reflect on our freedom and also how we contribute to society. The Node's are involved, so we are being asked if we are sharing our true selves and our gifts with everyone. We are also being asked to not 'fit in'. You may be reflecting at this time on how genuine you are. Are you living a life you don't like that your heart is just not in? Are you letting other's opinions dictate your life? It's important to reflect on your relationships to society and within 'groups'. At this time with the North Node in Leo, it's so important for us all to honor our authentic selves and to shine our inner light. It's important for us not to just 'fit in'. On the flip side we can't just be our authentic selves without sharing. We need to share our gifts and talents with the world because it is so needed at this time! I've been stressing this so much in a lot of my posts, but that's because it's so big right now for us all to step into this energy. My job as an Astrologer is to interpret and channel the energy of the planetary positions to help guide all of you. Think of me as a planetary spokesperson. If I bring something up all the time it's because the universe really wants us all to get it in our heads! 

Mars will spend the last part of it's retrograde in Capricorn. First of all, think back to mid May because those are the degrees of Capricorn we will be revisiting. Are there any issues that could come back for resolution? Did anything not get completed? 

On a more global/societal level this part of the retrograde will deal more with the structures of society. We'll all be taking a look and seeing what's not working and what needs to be redone. Also taking a look at authority and authority figures etc. I usually spend more time looking at astrology in a more personal way, but I will say that this Mars retrograde is important for the world at large and politically and all that. It will be interesting to see what goes on. Lots to look at on a bigger scale because of the signs it's taking place in. 

Now on a more personal level during the Capricorn part of the Mars retrograde, we are reflecting and looking at the structures in our lives. What's working and what's not? Are we building the life we want? What do we need to add and what do we need to take away? This is the serious, no bullshit part of the retrograde. Also, look at authority and power in your own life. Do you feel in charge? Are you the boss of your own life? Do you feel restricted by some outer authority or circumstance? How can you change it? How can you feel more in control? 

✨What a summer this will be! It may feel slow, but yet theres so much to look at and so much going on underneath the surface. If you are familiar with your chart look at what house 9 degrees of Aquarius through 28 degrees of Capricorn lies. You will feel it the most in that area. Perhaps not everything will seem slow to you, but a particular area probably will. If you are not familiar with your own chart and you want my guidance, I am here for you this crazy summer! Just message me if you feel guided. Best of luck. I hope you all figure out everything you need to, so that when things are moving forward, they move forward smoothly and powerfully in the right direction. ✨

New Moon in Gemini: Time for New Mindsets and Communication Habits

It's that time of the month again! On June 13th we are having a New Moon in Gemini! It's really important that you decide to start whatever it is you want to start at this time and set your intentions because there's only a small window of time left before the energy turns inward with Mars Retrograde. This is a good little bit of time to get some things started. 

The New Moon in Gemini can be a little bit of a lighter energy compared to other New Moons. This is a great time to connect with people, to learn new things, to act on new ideas (I would do that sooner rather than later). Anything to do with connecting with others, communicating and the mental realm is good to get started at this time basically. 

With the most recent Full Moon we had a theme of releasing old beliefs and thought patterns that weren't serving us anymore. Now with the energy of this mental New Moon everyone has the potential to set intentions to change their thought patterns for the better and really get their mindsets back on track. 

While there aren't really any direct aspects to the New Moon, there's a couple interesting things going on around it. The ruler of Gemini and therefore the New Moon, Mercury, will be square Chiron at the time of the New Moon. A little bit before that it will be sextile Uranus giving us electrical unusual insights perhaps. The New Moon itself though, is marked by the Mercury Chiron square. This shows that any mental or communication wounds may come up at this time. Even though the New Moon in Gemini is generally light, this may bring a bit of tension or difficulty. Remember though, we can use this New Moon to set intentions for better communication and mental habits! 

There could be security issues with Mercury in Cancer. Perhaps you're staying stuck with a safe, but not good mindset because you're afraid of what could change if you change your thoughts. If so,  it's not helping you as an individual be the best you can be. Perhaps what you're communicating and sharing with others is within a safety zone, but not exactly true to you. Chiron in Aries is all about healing issues around our identities, so any communication or mindset issues that we are holding onto  because of a warped sense of security, we need to let go of and start fresh at this time. 

One last thing to mention is that at the time of the New Moon, Venus will be at the last degree of Cancer and will enter Leo later in the day. That 29th degree is always significant! Relationship wise there could be a turning point for some at this time with the New Moon. Perhaps its a good chance to start some better communication habits in relationships or to change your mindset about relationships. 

✨This is a Super Moon, which basically means that the Moon is closer to the earth. Yes, this means the energy could be felt a little stronger perhaps. Other than that on the surface it doesn't seem like an action packed New Moon, but it's very powerful in terms of our minds and communication. We can really work through some important issues at this time. Plus it's just a good idea to get some new things rolling before Mars Retrograde! ✨

Uranus in Taurus

It's finally time to talk about an event that's quite a big deal in Astrology. Uranus has entered Taurus! This happened about mid May. It will revisit Aries in November till early March 2019 then it will be in Taurus for the home stretch through July 2025! (It will revisit Taurus in a retrograde after that as well). Basically, Uranus will spend a little over seven years in Taurus! Uranus takes 84 years to make it's way around the zodiac. This means lots of people have never seen this energy and the ones who have were mostly pretty young. Also, a new generation of kids is now being born!  While this energy will be around for awhile, the time period that Uranus changes signs is significant. You may experience some change, particularly unexpected change in your life around this time. 

✨The Energy of Uranus ✨

Uranus is the great awakener! It brings change (usually unexpected) and freedom. It helps us live outside the box. It has electrical energy and is associated with our nervous systems. It can bring genius and creative ideas. It is the first of the outer planets and therefore is the first planet that begins to bring higher consciousness to people. While it of course affects people personally, it is a planet that affects the collective. Uranus changing signs can bring personal changes, but what we can definitely look out for are societal shifts. 

⭐Uranus in Taurus ⭐

Taurus is the second sign in the zodiac. It is a fixed earth sign. The energy of Taurus can be a bit stubborn about change because it is focused on having stability. The fact that it is an earth sign means it very much has to do with the material plane. 

Uranus has a bit of trouble in Taurus because of the fixed quality. Change will inevitably happen, but we may be more hesitant to it in Taurus. It's either gonna take a little more time for change to happen while Uranus is in Taurus, or it will be more difficult to accept change. Holding on to any outdated structures will only create disruption though. 

⭑Areas of Life Where We Can Expect Societal Change⭑

An area of the physical plane that Taurus is concerned with is that of money and finances. We could definitely see some changes in monetary systems as a collective. 

Taurus has to do with what we 'own'. Our view of ownership and what is important for us to 'have' could undergo some changes. This energy could really take many different forms. On a more mundane level ownership of certain companies could change etc. 

Taurus is an earth sign and has to do with the earth itself. Earth day even falls when the Sun is in Taurus. We will most likely see changes with the earth. This energy could be used positively with people getting more into environmentalism. There could be greater passion for taking care of the earth and her creatures. However, if positive action towards the earth doesn't happen there could be some natural earth changes, natural disasters, or just about anything to bring our attention to the fact that we cannot live without being in harmony with the earth. It is our home first and foremost. 

Food and agriculture are things that Taurus rules. We could see changes in the food industry and agricultural industry. 

Taurus rules what we own, but not always in a material way. It has to do with the values we have and our self worth.There could be changes in what people value. Also, changes in self-worth. Hopefully some positive self-worth movements will continue to grow. This could be something that not only affects the collective, but could really have some quite personal affects. 

Growing on the self-worth theme, Taurus as a physical sign has to do with our bodies and because it is ruled by Venus has to do with beauty. I think there's great possibility that body positivity will continue to grow and beauty norms will change. This could help people have better self-worth. I feel this is so important in today's culture what with the photoshopped glam we see on tv and in magazines all the time. People are insecure about perfection it's not possible to have. Time to celebrate natural beauty and how unique we all are physically. Trends to help us better take care of our bodies naturally could become bigger as well. 

Uranus has to do with technology. So there could be any new technology that is related to any themes discussed here! 

Venus is the planet that rules Taurus and has to do with beauty and the arts. There could be changes in the arts. Perhaps a greater appreciation of them. There could also be greater appreciation for natural beauty that could help us preserve these beautiful places of nature, which is important at this time. 

Venus also rules love and the Taurus energy has to do with sensuality. There could be changes in how we perceive and pursue romance and maybe even sexuality. Romance seems to be getting a little lost these days what with hookup culture and some dating apps. It'd be nice to get a real sense of romance back. Also, to have the potential to get a more respected healthy sexuality back. Honoring what it really means to connect with another. We went from repressed sexuality to distorted sexuality in modern culture. Boy oh boy would it be great for us to find a good balance finally! After all, sex is what creates life. When sexuality is out of balance, our relationship to life itself is dysfunctional.

Venus also is the divine feminine energy. This means we could see changes around the feminine energy. This is also such a big issue at this time! It would be so great to heal the feminine energy and embrace more female energy on this planet. Chiron will be in Aries just around the same amount of time as Uranus is in Taurus. Chiron in Aries can help us heal wounds around out of whack masculine energy. Both of these planetary bodies can really help us get back into balance in terms of yin/yang balance. ( It's important to note that I'm talking about energy, not necessarily genders) 

✫The Other Outer Planets Positions While Uranus is in Taurus✫

Besides Chiron, It's interesting to note the placement of Pluto and Neptune while Uranus is in Taurus.  Pluto will mostly be in Capricorn during the time Uranus spends in Taurus. Pluto is the last outer planet to move through Capricorn and is helping us to transform structures of society that aren't working anymore. This works wonderfully with Uranus in Taurus because they are both earth signs. Neptune will mostly be in Pisces while Uranus is in Taurus. Neptune in Pisces really helps us to connect to our spirituality and to remember that there is more to life than this physical plane. This energy works beautifully with Uranus in Taurus!!! We get reminded to connect to our spirit and the beauty of that which can not be seen and yet we also are reminded of the beauty on this planet, that is our home. The earth is our home and the earth's home is the universe. We are being reminded to appreciate both the earth and the vast universe. Pluto and Neptune will change signs the last year Uranus is in Taurus. That's a topic for a later date though. I just wanted to mention the energy for the majority of the time at the moment. 

✨The Last Time That Uranus Was in Taurus✨

The last time Uranus was in Taurus was from 1935-1942. I thought it would be interesting to mention some events during that time period in which I can see a link to Uranus in Taurus. Obviously the energy of that period was made up of all the planets not just Uranus, so don't think that history will exactly repeat itself. 

The first thing that was going on during that time period that seems linked to Uranus in Taurus was the Great Depression. This comes from Taurus ruling money and financial systems. Hopefully financial changes this time around won't be so difficult!

World War II was happening during this period and some of the affects of that seem related to Uranus in Taurus. Food wise there was rationing. For females, traditional roles were changing. In general,  I would imagine that war changed people's values etc.

The Dust Bowl is an event that falls into three Uranus Taurus categories: financial, food/crops, and the environment/earth. 

On a more fun note, Color in film began! This is related to Uranus in Taurus bringing changes to art. This was a big period of time for film. It was the golden age of Hollywood. Also, the first Disney movie was made, which changed animation forever. The golden age of Hollywood also brought some new beauty norms and glam to the forefront, which I still think we are dealing with and it's time for that to change again. 

I'm just touching the tip of the iceberg in terms of events that Uranus in Taurus influenced and that could be something I touch on again at a later date. 

~ What a big change is upon us as Uranus changes signs! How exciting though. We are entering into a new era. Let's hope we see some really positive changes. ~